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PHOTOS: Ireland upset England in rain-hit match

PHOTOS: Ireland upset England in rain-hit match

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between England and Ireland in Melbourne on Wednesday

T20 WC: Will Aus batters get better of SL spinners

T20 WC: Will Aus batters get better of SL spinners

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Former champions Sri Lanka will look to exploit Australia's top-order woes when they clash in a group 1 Super 12 match of the ICC T20 World Cup here on Thursday.

Kiwis Favourites Against Unpredictable Pakistan

Kiwis Favourites Against Unpredictable Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

New Zealand are better organised and clinical in terms of execution and hence could start as the favourites in the first semi-final against Pakistan on Wednesday.

Kohli, Suryakumar in T20 World Cup Dream XI

Kohli, Suryakumar in T20 World Cup Dream XI

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

India's Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav were named in the Most Valuable Team of ICC T20 World Cup 2022.

India at 107th rank out of 121 nations in Global Hunger Index 2022

India at 107th rank out of 121 nations in Global Hunger Index 2022

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

India ranked 107 out of 121 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2022 with its child wasting rate at 19.3 per cent, being the highest in the world.

BBC, Modi And The Sunak Factor

BBC, Modi And The Sunak Factor

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Keeping the contents of the BBC documentary aside, Rishi Sunak's response needs to be viewed in the backdrop of Britain's historically close relations with Pakistan, argues Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Too early to compare Babar with Virat: Akram

Too early to compare Babar with Virat: Akram

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'Shaheen's absence big setback for Pakistan'

'Gotabaya Rajapaksa may not resign'

'Gotabaya Rajapaksa may not resign'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

'There is fear that the president and prime minister are dragging their feet and won't resign.'

Opening the debate on President's address, Rahul draws first blood

Opening the debate on President's address, Rahul draws first blood

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Gandhi accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of bringing back the idea of a 'king of India' that was 'smashed in 1947" and targeted the PM saying that the 'idea of a king is back.."

China got first 'jhatka' during Galwan: Ex-Army chief Gen Naravane

China got first 'jhatka' during Galwan: Ex-Army chief Gen Naravane

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Gen Naravane said that the Indian Army did not hide casualties during Galwan clash in eastern Ladakh as the Chinse have done.

2nd Test: Root notches another ton as Embuldeniya has Eng in a spin

2nd Test: Root notches another ton as Embuldeniya has Eng in a spin

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

England resumed the day on 98 for two having lost their openers cheaply for the third time in as many innings this series.

Pakistan captain urges team to play 'fearless cricket'

Pakistan captain urges team to play 'fearless cricket'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Pakistan will have Babar back after he missed recent Tests in New Zealand with a fractured thumb.

China has driven India into America's arms

China has driven India into America's arms

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Henry Kissinger once said, 'It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal.' India will have to wait and see, observes Rajeev Srinivasan.

NZ's Neesham slams five sixes in one over

NZ's Neesham slams five sixes in one over

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

James Neesham did his World Cup chances no harm after 18 months out of the New Zealand side as he produced an all-around performance in their 45-run win over Sri Lanka in the first one-day international on Thursday.

This year's Asia Cup cancelled, says Ganguly

This year's Asia Cup cancelled, says Ganguly

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday announced cancellation of the Asia Cup T20, scheduled to be held in September, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pakistan originally had the hosting rights of the six-team continental event but considering the alarming COVID-19 situation, the PCB board had decided to swap it with Sri Lanka.

Imran Khan's Naya Pakistan is KAPUT

Imran Khan's Naya Pakistan is KAPUT

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The Pakistani military may shortly give Imran Khan the boot, substituting him with another puppet, predicts Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

China omnipresent threat to stability of South Asia: CDS

China omnipresent threat to stability of South Asia: CDS

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Saturday said that China's ambitions and aspirations to global power presented an 'omnipresent danger' to stability in South Asia.

T20 leagues a threat to international game: du Plessis

T20 leagues a threat to international game: du Plessis

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

The proliferation of domestic Twenty20 leagues poses a threat to international cricket and the game must find a way to balance both, according to South Africa's former captain Faf du Plessis.

Asia Cup PIX: Pakistan edge Afghanistan to book final berth

Asia Cup PIX: Pakistan edge Afghanistan to book final berth

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

IMAGES from the Asia Cup Super 4s match played between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Sharjah on Wednesday.

New Ways To Fight Terrorism in Kashmir

New Ways To Fight Terrorism in Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

In the Kashmir Valley, we need to begin to make a distinction between an insurgent who fights the security forces and a terrorist who murders unarmed civilians, suggests Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

How Jos Buttler felt after hitting fielder on the head...

How Jos Buttler felt after hitting fielder on the head...

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler said he 'feared the worst' after his shot hit short-leg fielder Pathum Nissanka on the head in their drawn tour match against a Sri Lanka Board President's XI on Wednesday.

Australia cannot afford slip-up against Windies

Australia cannot afford slip-up against Windies

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Their campaign back on track after drubbing Bangladesh in their previous game, Australia cannot afford slip-up against an unpredictable West Indies in their final Super 12 match as they look to seal a semi-final spot in the T20 World Cup on Saturday.

Football legend Chhetri drops retirement hint

Football legend Chhetri drops retirement hint

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

There is speculation about his retirement and the Indian captain happily responds with a smile that 'I don't know yet'.

De Kock-led Proteas touchdown in Karachi

De Kock-led Proteas touchdown in Karachi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

CSA on Friday said that Marco Jansen has replaced Ottniel Baartman, who has been ruled out "due to medical reasons of a separate nature.".

Vikrant: 'Multiple Celebration Of India'

Vikrant: 'Multiple Celebration Of India'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

In a record time of 13 years, the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant is now ready for formal induction into the Indian Navy.

WT20 WC: Australia in semis with close win over New Zealand

WT20 WC: Australia in semis with close win over New Zealand

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Opener Beth Mooney's brisk half-century helped hosts Australia beat New Zealand by four runs on Monday to seal the last semi-final spot in the Women's Twenty20 World Cup and keep their title defence intact. India, South Africa and England had already advanced to the knockout stage with Monday's last Group A clash between the trans-Tasman rivals deciding the final contender for the trophy.

PIX: Australia strike late after Karunaratne is hit by bouncer

PIX: Australia strike late after Karunaratne is hit by bouncer

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

After resuming on 384-4, the hosts declared their first innings closed after lunch. Kurtis Patterson, in just his second Test innings, was unbeaten on 114 after posting his maiden century and captain Tim Paine was 45 not out.

We can't just focus on Mahela or Sangakkara: Dhoni

We can't just focus on Mahela or Sangakkara: Dhoni

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni rated Sri Lanka as "a dangerous team" ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy second semi-final in Cardiff on Thursday, saying the Indian team is not just focusing on "a Mahela Jayawardene or a Kumar Sangakkara".

Lakmal fined for bowling beamers

Lakmal fined for bowling beamers

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Sri Lanka fast bowler Suranga Lakmal was fined for firing two successive beamers at England's Jos Buttler, an action for which he showed "no remorse", the International Cricket Council said.

'Anderson is the GOAT of bowling and England's greatest'

'Anderson is the GOAT of bowling and England's greatest'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

ECB England off-spinner Dom Bess described James Anderson as the greatest English player of all time after the 38-year-old moved within two wickets of becoming the first pace bowler to claim 600 Test victims.

T20 World Cup Stars Who Could ROCK IPL

T20 World Cup Stars Who Could ROCK IPL

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

With the addition of two IPL teams and a mega players auction coming up ahead of the new season in 2022, star performers at the T20 World Cup could be rewarded with handsome bids.

'Bumrah is going to be a key man for Kohli'

'Bumrah is going to be a key man for Kohli'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

So many players start to panic if they don't get runs during the Powerplay, but Rohit doesn't. Even when he starts slowly, he is dangerous, says former India opener Kris Srikkanth.

Sports Shorts: Sharath Kamal sails into at WTT Contender semis

Sports Shorts: Sharath Kamal sails into at WTT Contender semis

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Avinash Sable's national mark headlines strong showing in IGP 2

Cummins relieved Karunaratne conscious after hit

Cummins relieved Karunaratne conscious after hit

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Cummins was left to look on anxiously as the Australian side assembled near the pitch to watch the medical team attend to Karunaratne, who was stretchered off the ground and taken to hospital in a neck brace.

Trump hosts iftaar dinner, condemns NZ, SL terror attacks

Trump hosts iftaar dinner, condemns NZ, SL terror attacks

Rediff.com14 May 2019

'Ramadan is a time when people join forces in pursuit of hope, tolerance and peace. It is in this spirit that we come together tonight for Iftaar, the traditional Ramadan meal that breaks the daily fast,'

'Cricket helped me recover from family tragedies'

'Cricket helped me recover from family tragedies'

Rediff.com17 May 2022

'My father's dreams for me were connected to cricket.'
'I knew if I did well in cricket, his soul would rest in peace.'

'Profiting from Pain': Covid created new billionaire every 30 hrs

'Profiting from Pain': Covid created new billionaire every 30 hrs

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Releasing a report titled 'Profiting from Pain' in Davos, the rights group further said as the cost of essential goods rises faster than it has in decades, billionaires in the food and energy sectors are increasing their fortunes by $1 billion every two days.

Clinical England thrash India to go 1-0 up in series

Clinical England thrash India to go 1-0 up in series

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Opener Shubman Gill scored an elegant 50 but India struggled against James Anderson's (3-17) reverse-swing mastery, while left-arm spinner Jack Leach (4-76) ran through the lower order.

Newlands Test: South Africa close in on series win

Newlands Test: South Africa close in on series win

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Sri Lanka is staring at yet another series defeat. At close of play on the third day of the third and final Test against South Africa at Newlands on Thursday, the visitors were in danger of an innings defeat after losing 12 wickets.